Without a doubt, pickup trucks are an important part of the American automotive culture. After all, trucks were invented in America by Ford founder Henry Ford. No wonder Ford has an entire range of F-series trucks and the Ranger. Meanwhile, other major American automakers soon made their own versions.

Today, we’ve got several incredible Chevy trucks, GM trucks, and Dodge trucks too. And most recently, the Jeep Gladiator also joined the market. Meanwhile, foreign pickup trucks have also become popular over the years. When you combine American and foreign trucks, there are a lot of affordable models to choose from.

10 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche

Chevrolet Avalanche
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Chevy may no longer be producing the Avalanche but you can still score one of its best year models if you choose to buy a used truck. In case you’re wondering, you can now get a 2007 Avalanche for under $10,000, making it perfect for a car buyer on a tight budget.

Under its hood is a 5.3-liter V8 engine that can deliver as much as 320 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 340 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm. You can find this truck in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive.

9 2008 Chevrolet Colorado

2008 Chevrolet Colorado
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Today, it’s possible to buy a 2008 Colorado for less than $10,000, making it a pretty good bargain. When it comes to powertrain, the base is a Vortec 2.9-liter I-4 engine that can deliver up to 185 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque.

If that’s not enough power for you, there is also an available Vortec 3.8-liter I-5 engine that can produce as much as 242 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. Admittedly, this is not the strongest truck around. Nonetheless, this model is a practical choice if you don’t really have much cargo to transport.

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8 2008 Dodge Dakota

2008 Dodge Dakota
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Even today, the 2008 Dakota is one of the most recommended truck models around. When the truck came out, it was offered with two engine options. The first one is a 3.7-liter Magnum V6 engine that can deliver as much as 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 235 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Meanwhile, if you want something more powerful, look for a unit that comes with a 4.7-liter Flex Fuel V8 engine. This engine is an improvement from the previous version, cranking out 302 horses at 5,650 rpm and 329 pound-feet of torque at 3,950 rpm.

7 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Because of its age, it is now possible to buy a 2008 Sport Trac for less than $10,000. What makes this ride unique is that Ford has already stopped production of this model so you pretty much stand out wherever you go.

Under the hood, you get a standard 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine that can deliver as much as 210 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. At the same time, this year model also comes with an available 4.6-liter V8 engine that can produce a respectable 292 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 300 pound-feet of torque at 3,950 rpm.

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6 2012 Ford F-150

2012 Ford F-150
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This model comes with several available powertrain options, starting with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that can deliver up to 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 278 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. There is also the 5.0-liter V8 engine that cranks out 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 380 pound-feet of torque.

Meanwhile, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine would get you 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 420 pound-feet of torque at 2,500 rpm. And finally, there is a 6.2-liter V8 engine that can crank out 411 horses at 5,500 rpm and 434 pound-feet of torque at 4,500 rpm.

5 2019 Ram 1500 Classic

2019 Ram 1500 Classic
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Sure, it is not one of the newest trucks out there, but as far as your tight budget is concerned, this truck is available with an affordable starting MSRP of $27,645. This truck comes standard with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that can deliver as much as 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque.

It comes with a fuel efficiency rating of 17 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. There is also the available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that can crank out 395 horses and 410 pound-feet of torque.

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4 2020 Chevrolet Colorado

2020 Chevrolet Colorado
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Among the new trucks, the 2020 Colorado is among the most affordable with a starting price of just $21,300. Under the hood is a base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can produce as much as 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque.

It also comes with a towing capability of 3,500 pounds and an estimated fuel efficiency rating of 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, there is an available 3.6-liter V6 engine that can deliver 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque.

3 2020 Ford Ranger

2020 Ford Ranger
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If you’re determined to own a brand-new vehicle while keeping your budget tight, the 2020 Ranger may be your best bet. After all, it comes with a starting price of $24,410. Under the hood, you’re looking at a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that can produce as much as 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

It is capable of hauling a maximum payload of 1,860 pounds so long as the vehicle is properly configured. In addition, it can also tow up to 7,500 pounds. That’s not bad at all if you’re just going on a little weekend getaway.

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2 2020 GMC Canyon

2020 GMC Canyon
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With several trims available for the 2020 Canyon, it’s possible to own one for less than $30,000. Under the hood is a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that can deliver as much as 200 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 191 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm.

There is also an available 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel that can produce up to 181 horsepower at 3,400 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 2,000 rpm. Granted, this is not one of the most powerful trucks to be released this year. However, if you just drive around the city, this truck is fine.

1 2020 Ford F-150

2020 Ford F-150
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The good news is the starting price of the 2020 F-150 is under $30,000, making it more affordable than other trucks in the market. You’re also getting a pretty good deal since the XL trim comes with a 3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine that is capable of delivering up to 290 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 265 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm.

If you choose a 4x2, you’re looking at an estimated fuel efficiency rating of 19 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, providing a combined estimate of 22 mpg.

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